Postcode RG1 3HJ is located in an urban city, within the Thames ward of Reading in the South East region, and forms part of the Palmer Park area. It has high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 130.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, roughly 1.6× the South East average of 84 per 1,000. The average income per household in Palmer Park is £58,256 per year. The nearest station is Reading, about 0.7 miles away. There are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in the area. There are 3 parks nearby, the closest large park is Kings Meadow.
Palmer Park has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 8,663 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom, placing it within the top 26% most deprived areas in England.
Palmer Park has a very high crime rate, with approximately 130.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 84.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 15.7% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Palmer Park is £58,256 per year.
Low noise level (55.0-59.9 dB) from rail, approximately 41 ft away from RG1 3HJ.
Palmer Park near RG1 3HJ has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Reading located about 0.7 miles away. There are 1 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.7 mi | Reading | Elizabeth | Walking directions to Reading |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Kings Meadow | Large | Walking directions to Kings Meadow |
| 0.2 mi | King George V Gardens | Small | Walking directions to King George V Gardens |
| 0.2 mi | Chocolate Island | Small | Walking directions to Chocolate Island |
Based on 104 recent sales, the median property price is £336,250 (about £425 per square foot) in Thames area, with individual transactions ranging from £98,000 up to £836,500.
| Type | Sales | Median | £/sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semi-Detached | 6 | £565,000 | £495 |
| Terraced | 46 | £385,000 | £458 |
| Flats | 52 | £271,250 | £387 |
Sale price
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £282,500 | £402,500 | £351,000 |
| 2017 | £290,000 | £440,000 | £335,000 |
| 2018 | £270,000 | £408,500 | £336,500 |
| 2019 | £301,000 | £435,000 | £345,000 |
| 2020 | £265,000 | £453,000 | £360,000 |
| 2021 | £286,500 | £489,500 | £354,500 |
| 2022 | £370,000 | £482,500 | £404,000 |
| 2023 | £360,450 | £488,739 | £415,000 |
| 2024 | £273,750 | £435,650 | £359,500 |
| 2025 | £275,000 | £530,000 | £385,000 |
| 2026 | £285,000 | £441,250 | £375,000 |
Price per sq ft
| Year | Flats | Semi-Detached | Terraced |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | £388 | £293 | £408 |
| 2017 | £423 | £426 | £401 |
| 2018 | £412 | £427 | £414 |
| 2019 | £399 | £546 | £382 |
| 2020 | £370 | £415 | £400 |
| 2021 | £392 | £400 | £422 |
| 2022 | £530 | £430 | £459 |
| 2023 | £573 | £485 | £437 |
| 2024 | £387 | £488 | £438 |
| 2025 | £392 | £495 | £462 |
| 2026 | £361 | £465 | £447 |
There were 50+ recent sold properties in the last 18 months near RG1 3HJ.
In the RG1 3HJ postcode area, located within Palmer Park, there are 8 primary and 4 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of RG1 3HJ
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Kennet Express | Anglers Way, Reading, RG1 3JL | Walking directions to Kennet Express |
| 0.1 mi | Your Local | King's Road, Reading, RG1 4NZ | Walking directions to Your Local |
| 0.2 mi | Nisha Food and Wine | 106 Queens Road, Reading, RG1 4DG | Walking directions to Nisha Food and Wine |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco Express | Reading, RG1 3HU | Walking directions to Tesco Express |
| 0.3 mi | Tesco | Napier Road, Reading, RG1 8DF | Walking directions to Tesco |
Annual council tax rates for Reading district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
Elected local representatives for RG1 3HJ, including ward councillors and the local member of parliament.
David Graham Clarke
Thames - Elected 7 May 2026
Matt Rodda
Reading Central - Elected 4 Jul 2024
The area around RG1 3HJ records about 131 crimes per 1,000 residents per year, which is a very high crime rate for England: it scores 9 out of 10 on the Area360 crime scale, where 10 is the highest crime level. Across South East as a whole the rate is about 84 per 1,000. The most common offences locally are violence and sexual offences, shoplifting and anti-social behaviour.
The median sale price around RG1 3HJ in Palmer Park is £336,250 (about £425 per square foot) based on 104 registered sales according to HM Land Registry data.
There are 19 schools close to RG1 3HJ, including St John's Church of England Primary School (Good), Red Balloon Learner Centre Reading and New Town Primary School (Good). Ratings are from the latest Ofsted inspections.
The closest station to RG1 3HJ is Reading, about 1,192 m away, serving the Elizabeth line.
RG1 3HJ scores 8 out of 10 on the deprivation scale, where 10 is the most deprived. Its neighbourhood ranks 8,663 of 32,844 in England on the official Index of Multiple Deprivation (rank 1 is the most deprived).
The Member of Parliament for Reading Central covering RG1 3HJ is Matt Rodda (Labour Party), elected at the 2024 general election. The area is represented by 1 local councillor: David Graham Clarke (Green Party).
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/07/2026. Read more about how our statistics are calculated.